I used to fly a great deal in the 80's to Europe and the Middle East. I would always be the last to board and I would always walk slow and scrutinize all passengers. Why you ask??? Because I trust my feelings and am always on guard.

Environments should be scrutinized by those responsible sooner than later. As your child grows at some time you must be less obvious but continue over site. My children are in their 20's and I still maintain a vigil from afar.

TuT

_________________Look out kid, They keep it all hid.”
Bob Dylan “Subterranean Homesick Blues”

At my school, the parents did more hovering during the pre-K, K, and First Grade years. After that, it dwindled. By the time they got to the third grade, the grade I taught for most of my career, the majority of parents were letting their children come to school on the first day all by themselves. Most of the kids couldn't wait to see their friends, their room, their teachers, and to see what was on the cafeteria menu!

Now, also, at least in my area during the summer, there are MEET THE TEACHER-EXPLORE THE SCHOOL events which are scheduled long before that first day of school. If parents and students attend these types of gatherings, the first day shouldn't be so stressful.

My school district just filled all the vacancies just in time for the opening of the new year. I was really astonished to read in yesterday's local paper about all the last-minute retirements and resignations.

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"Behind every great fortune lies a great crime."Honore de Balzac

"Democrats work to help people who need help. That other party, they work for people who don't need help. That's all there is to it."~Harry S. Truman

That's awful for a school to wait that long before announcing class assignments. Maybe you need to get down to that school and ask for a parental conference about some good ideas to improve the school!

Maybe you should run for the school board!

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"Behind every great fortune lies a great crime."Honore de Balzac

"Democrats work to help people who need help. That other party, they work for people who don't need help. That's all there is to it."~Harry S. Truman